Hudson decides to go back to drawing board with zoning bylaws

Hudson town council formally withdrew two proposed bylaws that would have reduced the minimum size of residential lots across the municipality on Monday evening.

The move, which had been urged by a growing number of residents during the past months, was met with a smattering of applause from residents in attendance on Monday.

The issue of lot sizes and increasing housing density struck a chord with residents in the little town who voiced objections to allowing multi-family dwellings and developments with less green space.

“Instead of going forward with something that no one understands, we will start from scratch,” said Mayor Ed Prévost in an interview Tuesday.

“We certainly want to adhere to the PMAD (regional development plan), but it has to respect the culture and character of Hudson,” Prévost added.

No new zoning amendments will be proposed until council finalizes its much awaited strategic plan. This plan, which is expected to include a short- and long-term development vision for the municipality, was to be unveiled publicly earlier this year, but has been postponed several times. It is now expected to be presented in the fall.

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